curtain raiser

This could make the basis of a sweet little indie film — it’s certainly the most uplifting passage in the series — but in context, it’s a curtain-raiser to the action film waiting in the wings.

Artistic director Jolly was also responsible for the Olympics' ambitious curtain-raiser last month.

Mitchell Carling decided to raffle off his tickets for the tournament's curtain-raiser in Munich on 14 June, with the proceeds going towards diabetes and autism charities.

Her rivals certainly caught a glimpse of that hard work in last month's curtain-raiser in China, which will only fuel her belief as she builds towards her shot at Olympic glory.

A year on and in the curtain-raiser to this season's EFL play-offs, the hosts were in much different shape, having limped their way into sixth spot on the final day shortly after boss Neill Collins was sacked prior to their last game of the regular season.